Chester County
Chester County, one of Pennsylvania’s original three counties, is a blend of history, culture, and innovation. Founded in 1682, it’s home to several Revolutionary War sites and a diverse population.
Covering 759 square miles, Chester County’s landscape is a blend of rolling hills and valleys. Watersheds like the Octoraro, Brandywine, and Chester creeks, along with the Schuylkill River, nourish the county’s rich farmland.
Agriculture remains a vital part of the economy, with mushroom growing being a specialty in the southern part of the county.
Chester County is an important regional and national business hub and is home to several companies and industries, including Vanguard, QVC, and Victory Brewing Company.
Chester County is home to several colleges and universities, including West Chester University, Immaculata University, and Penn State Great Valley.
Chester County is a dynamic region that embodies the essence of America’s past, present, and future.
Explore our archive of nearly 25,000 stories about Chester County’s residents, entrepreneurs, schools, businesses, and nonprofits below:
-
June Robins, a World War II ‘Rosie,’ Is Looking for a Mural
One Delaware County woman, June Robins, knows all about Rosie the Riveter because she was one. June Robins, 97-1/2, is a resident of Wesley Enhanced…
-
Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces 8,400 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing approximately 8,400 feet of aging water mains in Nether Providence and Upper Darby townships. The company is upgrading cast iron water…
-
Olympic Archery Coach Cindy Bevilacqua Wants More Women Taking Aim
It’s time for more women and girls to get involved in archery, said Olympic archery coach Cindy Bevilacqua, president of the Middletown Archery Club. Right…
-
6 Delaware County High Schools Rank in Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Radnor High School continues to rank high among the best public schools in Pennsylvania, one of six Delaware County high schools. According to Niche.com, Radnor…
-
‘This Place Is Death on Pants.’ Brothers From Delaware County Describe 1850 Frontier Life in California
Two brothers writing home to their family in Delaware County back in 1850 provide a sense of daily life on the frontier in the California…
-
‘Kelce’ Filmmakers Were Back for the Official Retirement Announcement
Don Argott and Sheena Joyce, the filmmakers who made Jason Kelce’s documentary “Kelce” were invited to film his official retirement and cover his related activities,…
-
FirstBank Charitable Foundation Maximizes Its Impact Through Powerful Partnerships
The FirstBank Charitable Foundation (FBCF), formerly known as The Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation, was founded in 2008 with a clear mission to improve local communities…
-
Delaware County Leadership: Courtney Kelly, Executive Director of Admission, Widener University
Courtney Kelly, executive director of admission at Widener University, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She stayed active in sports and…
-
Arborist Adds Delaware County and Philadelphia to Tree-Climbing Quest
Van Wagner is on a tree-climbing quest for a good cause: to educate people about the importance of Pennsylvania’s 16.8 million acres of forests and…
-
Delaware County Firm Hit the Bullseye with This Popular Activity
The Philadelphia region is all-in on throwing darts, and Delaware County manufacturer Widdy Dart Board Manufacturing helps make it possible, writes Henry Savage for The…
-
President Biden to Hold Rally at Strath Haven Middle School Friday Evening
Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford is scheduled to have a unique visitor Friday when President Biden visits Strath Haven for a campaign rally fresh…
-
Crozer Health Plans Micro-Hospital on Springfield Hospital Campus
Crozer Health plans to turn the closed Springfield Hospital emergency department and medical center into a micro-hospital, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
-
‘Mare’ Sequel Film Crews Now Moving on to Marcus Hook
Furniture is being moved around, and painting and repairs are underway at the Marcus Hook Community Center as film crews prep to shoot scenes for…
-
Broomall Liquor Provider Had 5th Highest Sales in Pennsylvania
A Broomall liquor provider in the Lawrence Park Industrial Center was a top-liquor-selling location in Pennsylvania, generating the fifth-highest liquor sales in the state between…
-
Young Advocates Help Those Lost in Delaware County’s Courts
Some aspiring attorneys in their 20s are making a difference in Delaware County’s public defender’s office, meeting the needs of clients who often get lost…
-
Excitement Building in Delaware County Over ‘Mare of Easttown’ Return
News that a “Mare of Easttown” return is happening through a sequel with scenes being shot in Ridley this past weekend has Delaware County residents…
-
3 Delaware County Towns Host 30 Most Expensive Homes in PA Right Now
Stacker has a list of the top 30 Pennsylvania communities with the most expensive homes as of February 2024, and three particular Delaware County communities…
-
Visit Delco Partners With Sports Platform to Highlight Delaware County’s Sports Venues
Delaware County’s official tourism bureau, Visit Delco, is partnering with the sports digital platform Playeasy, co-created by Kerri Shield of Drexel Hill, a three-time All-Delco…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
